YEARLY HIGH
0.0629 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0527 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0591 XDR

2022 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0614 to the December average rate of 0.0584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0629 was down 4.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 314 XDR
2021 Average 317 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 263 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.02 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0627
0.0540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0612, compared to 0.0570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0065 XDR (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 XDR (High: 0.0622 / Low: 0.0612).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0618) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0643), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-3.88%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0618
2021 Avg (April) 0.0643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0621 0.0604 0.0614
February 0.0622 0.0612 0.0618
March 0.0628 0.0608 0.0619
April 0.0629 0.0600 0.0618
May 0.0607 0.0593 0.0601
June 0.0613 0.0592 0.0601
July 0.0595 0.0576 0.0582
August 0.0589 0.0575 0.0582
September 0.0592 0.0532 0.0559
October 0.0592 0.0527 0.0547
November 0.0594 0.0530 0.0568
December 0.0589 0.0578 0.0584